New York Times:
The slim margin in the House suggests greater challenges in the Senate, where the majority leader, Harry Reid, is struggling to hold on to all 58 Democrats and two independents.
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washingtonpost.com - Politics:
President Obama retreated briefly to the serenity of Camp David this weekend, leaving behind seven days that showcased both the promise and the limits of his presidency. (Read More)
feeds.reuters.com:
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton used an awards ceremony Sunday in Berlin to push European allies for greater cooperation in confronting extremism, nuclear proliferation and other challenges of the 21st century.Her remarks (Read More)
washingtonpost.com - Virginia:
Tuesday's elections in Virginia swept a staunch supporter of charter schools into the governor's mansion, raising hopes for advocates in a state that has been skeptical of the publicly funded, privately run alternatives to re (Read More)
BBC:
The former director of USA Veterans Administration Psychology Programmes, Dr Joseph Mancuni, looks at the challenges facing US soldiers in modern warfare, following the shooting of 13 people at a military base in Texas and as (Read More)
New York Times:
For those who crave a historic house — along with all the charms and challenges it can entail — there are a few other architectural gems to be found across the Island.
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washingtonpost.com - Sports:
At Gaithersburg High School, the Trojans' sports teams are not as reflective of the school's demographic shifts, because fewer foreign-rooted students try out for athletics.
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Reuters Video: Top News:
Nov. 6 - President Barack Obama said the jump in the unemployment rate to 10.2 percent in October was a "sobering" figure that underscored the economic challenges ahead.
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Reuters:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday the jump in the unemployment rate to 10.2 percent in October was a "sobering" figure that underscored the economic challenges ahead.
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Crooks and Liars:
So even though the Maine results are depressing, let's look at some real progress over at the western part of the country:Washington state voters have approved Referendum 71, keeping a law that expands state benefits for regi (Read More)
USATODAY.com Health - Top Stories:
USA TODAY is looking for readers with food allergies who are willing to share their unusual challenges with eating out at restaurants, ...
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India Times:
In a fresh twist to the ongoing legal battle between FMCG major Reckitt Benckiser and global drugmaker Wyeth over alleged copyright violation over their respective hair-removing creams, the former has appealed against a recen (Read More)
Forbes.com: Energy News:
U.N. Foundation President and former Sen. Tim Wirth on the challenges of implementing greener policies in government. (Read More)
paidContent.org:
Activision (NSDQ: ATVI) swung to a profit for Q3, after posting a $108 million loss for the same quarter last year. The game publisher’s revenue (excluding charges) dipped by on (Read More)
VentureBeat:
The Smart Grid got a shout out on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night, with guest Al Gore touting it as one of the vital developments that will make renewable energy generation possible.Calling it the “Super Grid,” he (Read More)
BBC:
UN workers in Afghanistan discuss how the measures to tackle growing security challenges will impact on the UN operation in Afghanistan. (Read More)
paidContent.org:
Sales in Thomson Reuters’ media operations were dented, as the group saw top-line operating profit tumble 32 percent to $378 million on four percent lower sales of $3.2 billion. (Read More)
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories:
Cities are trying to help Bank On participants succeed by working with them and with the banks they will entrust with their money.
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VentureBeat:
With a new game, a new business model, and a new developer platform, iPhone game publisher Ngmoco has been able to land itself on the top of the AppStore charts.Ngmoco’s Eliminate Pro shooting game moved to the No. 1 spot on (Read More)